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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,159.22, 6,239.97 and 2,076.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,159.22, 6,239.97 and 2,076.71 is: 3,115.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,159.22 : 6,239.97 = 2,076.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,159.22/6,239.97 = 2,076.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,159.22x = 6,239.97 × 2,076.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,159.22x = 12,958,576.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,958,576.90/4,159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.63

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